Wilson said she was not home at the time of the altercation and found out later about her friend’s death.

She said Stith was a kind person with three children.

“She was trying to do something better with herself,” Wilson said.

A candlelight vigil in the neighborhood was held for Stith on Tuesday evening.

Richardson said police have interviewed many people in the area and have received a lot of information.

“Everyone over there has been helpful and positive,” Richardson said.

Anyone with information is asked to call detective John Elliott at 301-609-6515. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS, text CHARLES and a tip to CRIMES, or go to www.ccso.us to submit a Web tip.